Finding the Third Proportional to 206,473 and 319,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 206,473 and 319,097 is: 493,153.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
206,473 : 319,097 = 319,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
206,473/319,097 = 319,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
206,473x = 319,097 × 319,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
206,473x = 101,822,895,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,822,895,409/206,473 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 493,153.56
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